Research from Macquarie University has shown that the widely used fungicide chlorothalonil has a negative impact on insect fertility, even at low concentrations that are commonly found on produce. The study focused on fruit flies that were exposed to typical doses of chlorothalonil, and it found that there was an immediate decrease in egg production. read more

A farmer from Palagonia (Catania), lost his life on his land located in the Serravalle district, in the countryside of Lentini (Siracusa). As reported by La Sicilia, the death occurred on Thursday, probably due to a health problem related to the high. read more

From January to May 2025, Uzbekistan exported 28,348 tons of carrots amounting to $5.6 million, as reported by the National Statistics Agency. The majority of the exported carrots were sent to neighboring countries. Kyrgyzstan was the primary importer, receiving 14,990 tons, followed by Kazakhstan with 7,197 tons. read more

Flowers are a real crop, and there is colourful proof of that at an all-natural cut flower farm in North Glengarry. Sunwheel Farm, located at the end of Lapensée Lane, is owned and operated by Ana and Flo Valean. The couple immigrated to Canada from Romania in 2010 and first settled in. read more

"Our Paddy Straw trays are experiencing consistent growth, particularly in the fruit and vegetable sector," says Yasar Türkoglu, Sales Manager DACH at Bio4Pack GmbH, during an on-site interview. The company, based in Nordhorn, has been offering eco-friendly trays for seven years and has been progressively expanding its market reach. read more

A more armed Europe, a poorer agriculture. This is the scenario that looms on the horizon after the NATO summit that has officially committed member states to increase military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. For Italy, this would mean an increase in expenses for read more

It is pushing decisively towards external development, expanding its presence both in new geographical areas of the national territory, especially in the South, and beyond Italian borders, as reported by italiaoggi.it. The group, led by CEO Giangiacomo Ibba, is... read more

Na dzień 1 czerwca 2025 roku zapasy jabłek we wszystkich monitorowanych krajach europejskich wyniosły 677 364 ton, co oznacza spadek o 9,9% w porównaniu z 751 578 tonami zarejestrowanymi w tym samym dniu w 2024 roku. Największe spadki rok do roku zaobserwowano w Polsce (o 122 000 ton, czyli -40,2%), we Włoszech read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku Meksykański Instytut Awokado uruchomił inicjatywę strategiczną o nazwie „Route to Sustainability” (Ruta hacia la Sostenibilidad), której celem jest wzmocnienie odpowiedzialności środowiskowej i społecznej w sektorze eksportu awokado. Ten wysiłek wpisuje się w ramy programu rządowego wprowadzonego. read more

India cultivates bananas throughout the year, with two main seasons running from November to March and May to July. This year, early May rains resulted in significant challenges for banana growers in Maharashtra, but there continues to be a strong demand for Yelakki and Cavendish varieties. Abhijeet Patil, a banana farmer in read more

Proterra Investment Partners Asia has teamed up with Mekong Blue Singapore Pte. Ltd. and a group of Chinese berry industry specialists to set up a new blueberry farming project in southern Laos. The venture, situated in the Paksong area on the Bolaven Plateau, is focused on developing a premium-quality… read more

This week, some farms in southern and central Moldova started harvesting early watermelons and melons grown under protective agrofibre, as reported by Logos Press. Wholesale prices are still relatively low: watermelons are being sold for 8–10 MDL/kg (€0.42–0.53/kg), and melons for 15–18 MDL/kg. read more

Simon Nanne Groot, a beloved father, friend, visionary, founder of the vegetable seed company East-West Seed, and former World Food Prize Laureate, passed away on July 6 in Enkhuizen at the age of 90. As a 6th generation seedsman, Simon Groot is seen as a figurehead and pioneer, recognized in the industry. read more

A plentiful onion supply has been causing onion prices to remain low. Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms mentioned, "Though we're hitting a blip, which is good and that has helped pricing." Harvesting in New Mexico was delayed due to rain, and in California, we are transitioning into the intermediate... read more

Since July 2nd, the United Kingdom has started to remove border controls for fruit and vegetable products coming from the European Union. The news, reported by valenciafruits.com, marks a step forward in simplifying trade between London and Brussels. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruit as French between 2020 and 2021, when they actually came from Portugal, Morocco, Guatemala and other countries. The fruits affected were mainly berries, as well as kiwis. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruits as French between 2020 and 2021, even though they originated from countries such as Portugal, Morocco, and Guatemala. The affected fruits were mainly berries, but also included kiwis. read more

Raspberry cultivation, especially in tunnels and under intensive production conditions, is becoming increasingly demanding. Extreme weather conditions, such as high temperatures or prolonged spring frosts, directly impact the condition of the plants and the quality of the yield. read more

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